Carlos Sainz extends his bond with Atlassian Williams in Formula 1
Spanish driver Carlos Sainz has made his continuity in the pinnacle of motorsport official by signing a new multi-year contract with the Atlassian Williams team. This renewal secures the Madrid native’s stay with the team, consolidating a high-level lineup alongside Thai driver Alex Albon ahead of the team’s 50th anniversary in Formula 1.
Since his arrival at Williams in 2025, following his time at Ferrari, Sainz has demonstrated a rapid adaptation and outstanding performance. The 31-year-old driver has managed to secure important podiums at circuits such as Baku and Qatar, in addition to a standout performance in the Austin sprint race, which has cemented mutual trust between the driver and the British team.
I am excited to announce that I will continue to be part of the Atlassian Williams F1 team family. I firmly believe in the people who make up this team and the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. We have what it takes to achieve this change together, and my commitment is to help bring Williams back to where it belongs.
Carlos Sainz
An experienced duo for the future
The team has highlighted the strategic importance of having Sainz, emphasizing his technical ability and analytical approach as key elements for the team’s reconstruction. Together with Alex Albon, Sainz forms one of the most solid driver pairings on the current grid, accumulating impressive figures together:
- More than 370 Grands Prix contested.
- A cumulative total of more than 1600 points.
- 31 combined podiums.
James Vowles, team principal, stressed that Sainz’s contribution goes beyond his speed on track. According to the executive, his daily work alongside the engineers to optimize every technical detail has been fundamental to the development of the car, maintaining a shared vision regarding the ambitious project of returning Williams to the top of the world standings.
With this contract extension, the team reinforces its commitment to stability and experienced talent, while preparing to celebrate five decades of history in Formula 1, seeking to reclaim the legacy of glory that defines the brand.
